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Calling all families! Whether you’re gay, straight, pansexual, poly, a drag family–we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for families who are willing to be photographed for our ‘My Family’ project.

Love Defines A Family

Every day, members of the LGBTQ community challenge traditional definitions of what it means to be a family. With recent strides in marriage equality, the definition of ‘family’ continues to evolve, weaving new, diverse threads into our nation’s social fabric.

Coastal Virginia is home to many LGBTQ families and this project is to demonstrate wide diversity and normality found in our community. While each family featured are unique and make integral contributions to the quality of life in Coastal Virginia, the universal truth found in each family is the love they share for one another — proof that love defines a family.

Strong Bonds

The Beale Family – “I accept everybody and by accepting everyone, I am able to create a place where everyone respects each other from gays to lesbians. We are all one.”The Higgins-Redmond Family – “Family is unconditional love, support and devotion. Family is the safe space to protect you from the harsh realities of the world.”The White Family – “Family for us is beyond the need for a common relative. We see family as a covenant agreement signed with the love and commitment of people of diverse cultural backgrounds. Thus, making family as beautiful as a rainbow.”The Britton Family – “Family is defined by the people who support, care and love you for who you are, despite who you choose to love, how you live your life or how you present yourself. It’s connecting on a deeper level with love and support without criticism or conditions.”

Show Us How You Love

‘My Family’ is about celebrating the diversity of LGBTQ families. From drag families to trans families to adopted families, we believe that love defines a family and are committed to showing Hampton Roads who we are and how we challenge traditional definitions.

Past families have included same-sex couples, drag families, adopted children of same-sex couples, and more! Can your family help us evolve our community’s definition? Email us at info@lgbtlifecenter.org or call 757-640-0929 and ask to speak to Corey Mohr.